Is your iPhone alarm not working? You can use the shortcut app on your iPhone as a workaround while Apple works on a fix.
Many users have been complaining that their iPhone’s alarm doesn’t go off or plays too quietly. Appleclaimsit is working to fix the problem quickly, although it is not clear how many people have been affected or what devices are involved.
If you’re one of the affected users, try a workaround whileApplecomes up with a more permanent solution. And no, we’re not recommending double-checking the iPhone’s alarm settings and ensuring the volume is turned up. Instead, use a built-in app on your iPhone, called Shortcut.
You might have seen the Apple Shortcuts app installed on youriPhone, but it might not be immediately clear how to use it. It’s an automation app that can get something done with your apps without a manual tap or voice command. For example, you can have an app perform a specific task at a specific time of the day.
How to use the Shortcuts app as an iPhone alarm
The Shortcuts app can be used as an alarm, with some know-how. Similar to the dedicated alarm feature, you can create a shortcut that triggers music to play on theApple Music app, or other apps at a specific time.
You can experiment with different triggers and actions to create other automations. For instance, you could set up a timer, or select aYouTubevideo.
Anurag Singh was a Tech Writer on Dexerto’s UK team, expertly covering laptops, smartphones, and wearables. He covers the biggest tech news from major brands such as Apple, Samsung, and Microsoft. He also has bylines at Android Police, Neowin, MakeTechEasier, Gizmochina.
